ExclusiveLast week at The Fonecast: 25th March 2013 Opinion Mark - March 25, 2013 Mark Bridge writes: Farewell, ST-Ericsson. It didn’t bode well when CEO Didier Lamouche announced his planned departure a couple of weeks ago – and now both STMicroelectronics and Ericsson have confirmed they’ll be splitting the company between them before closing it down.
ExclusiveThe secret to starting a successful mobile-related business Opinion Mark - March 22, 2013 Mark Bridge writes: What’s the secret to starting a successful mobile-related business? It turns out there’s no magic answer… but there’s plenty of useful advice worth listening to. There are also plenty of opportunities to get funding, whether in the form of a loan, a grant or an investment.
ExclusiveFreezing Android Phones just won't break the ice with forensic investigators Opinion Mark - March 21, 2013 Yuval Ben-Moshe writes: Freezing Android phones just won't break the ice with forensic investigators. Leading and available mobile forensics tools already have similar capabilities, enabling law enforcement to effectively obtain admissible evidences from mobile devices.
ExclusiveLast week at The Fonecast: 18th March 2013 Opinion Mark - March 18, 2013 Mark Bridge writes: Samsung launched a new flagship Android smartphone last week, eschewing Roman numerals and calling it the Galaxy S4. Well, it was never really going to be the SIV, was it?
ExclusiveThe wristwatch phone isn't a new idea… but is it the right time for the Apple iWatch? Opinion Mark - March 17, 2013 Mark Bridge writes: Apple is rumoured to be planning a wearable mobile device: the iWatch. Whether it’s an iPhone accessory or a stand-alone mobile phone… or a figment of overactive imaginations… remains to be seen, although press reports suggest it could be launched by the end of 2013.
ExclusiveReviewing our 2015 mobile industry predictions... and looking forward to 2016 Podcasts Mark - January 15, 2016 Iain Graham, James Rosewell and Mark Bridge return to review their mobile industry predictions from last year. Which mergers, partnerships and developments did they forecast correctly... and which didn’t work out as planned? Later in the programme, the team anticipates some of the topics that will be hitting the headlines during 2016.
ExclusivePodcast from Mobile World Congress 2015 Podcasts Mark - March 6, 2015 Mark Bridge learns about the mobile technology trends at Mobile World Congress 2015 by chatting to James Rosewell of 51Degrees, Dr Kevin Curran from the IEEE and Chris Millington of Doro. They talk about wearable devices, wireless charging, mobile operating systems and much more... including some of their favourite products from the exhibition.
ExclusiveLooking back at February: from security scares to multiple MVNOs Podcasts Mark - February 27, 2015 We're taking a look back at the biggest mobile industry news stories from February 2015, including allegations that the UK's security service tried to breach SIM card security by hacking into one of the world's biggest SIM producers. We also talk about the planned BT and EE merger, the creation of two new UK virtual networks, some acquisitions in the mobile payment arena and a new Ubuntu smartphone.
ExclusiveInterview with Chris Millington of Doro about mobile retailing, wearables and technology for older consumers Podcasts Mark - February 24, 2015 In today's programme Mark Bridge talks to Chris Millington, who's Managing Director for Doro UK and Ireland. They discuss the state of mobile retailing in the UK, the future of wearable devices and - as you might expect - smartphones for seniors.
ExclusiveA month of mobile: O2 counts on 3, Microsoft counts to 10 and Apple counts its profits Podcasts Mark - January 30, 2015 We're back with a month of mobile industry news, including takeover talks and takeover rumours. O2 and Three are said to be discussing a merger... but is there any truth in the suggestions that BlackBerry could be up for grabs? We also discuss Apple's record-breaking quarterly figures, the highlights of CES and the launch of Microsoft Windows 10, as well as saying farewell to the current version of Google Glass.